A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7830374 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 73105745 epoch_slot_no: 356945 block_no: 7830197 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 27768 time: 2022-10-02 00:53:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef57f3e577b5816acf344ce1546e8afd427a8917ed8b9b27cd821ede99220ad8Block Operator
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